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A few months ago David called and said, “Hey, I’m coming your way and you better bring the color and clouds!” My response was, "don’t worry, they’ll be here." Fast forward three months to this past weekend. David and Aaron came into town and I wanted to make sure they went home with lots of goodies. We were worried about the weather and had decided in advance that we would chase the light no matter where it took us in Northern California. After stressing the whole time, I have to say this weekend was one of the most successful shooting weekends in a long time. The light and clouds cooperated almost every time. I could not believe how lucky we got at every scene.
Although, the weather conditions were almost perfect every time, we didn’t have much time to scout for potential comps. When you’re traveling to all these places and getting pulled over for speeding that’s just how it goes. With only minutes to spare at every scene it wasn’t easy trying to find a composition.
This particular location was AMAZING. It was by far one of my favorites from the trip. We left San Jose at 2:00 AM and drove 5 hours to this location. When we arrived we were dressed according to San Jose weather conditions. It was a freezing 20 degrees here at Lake Tioga and the light was already rising. With no time to add layers of clothing or hiking boots, I ran in my Vans and ended up here with this rock in front of me. I could barely feel my fingers as I pressed the shutter release. As I sat here shooting, I could hear the others vocalizing their emotions in different ways like cursing, yelling, crying the "double rainbow" and all sorts of other things.
It was really great hanging with Joshua, James, Jared, Aaron and David. Shooting by yourself is great but a group setting is so much fun especially on a trip. The great conversations helped as they kept me awake as I drove in the middle of the night. Jumping ideas off one an other is another great benefit in the fact that the learning process is accelerated by 100%. A big thanks to all the guys who made this trip so much fun. This is what it's all about, hanging with good people, having lots of fun, learning a thing or two and catching some nice light! In summary:
1. We drove close to 1,000 miles in 3 days.
2. We drove an estimated 17 hours on the road.
3. We visited 10 spots including Davenport, CA, Yosemite Nat’l Park
and Lake Tahoe, NV.
4. We slept almost hardly at all.
5. We ate enough junk food to hold us over for a year.
Be sure to check these guys' streams as they have already uploaded some images from the trip. Thanks in advance for your constant support and visits. Have a great week ahead and may the light be with you wherever you are. Jave
D Breezy - davidthompsonphotography.com, Aaron Matney, Abdullah Al Romaithi, Ruby Ferreira ®, and 322 other people added this photo to their favorites.
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steadfast1898 恭禧發財 29 months ago | reply
Seen in The Best: BRAVO
kenny barker 29 months ago | reply
Seen in The Best: BRAVO
Karl Batchelor 29 months ago | reply
A great story to go with a superb photo...suprised you had your wits about you with so little sleep. Have traveled like this to be on lacation for animals..lol...shows what a mad bunch we are. Excellent and thanks for sharing
Seen in The Best: BRAVO
magicflute002 29 months ago | reply
Seen in The Best: BRAVO
Annalisa Cattaneo 29 months ago | reply
Madre mia que fotos, no se cual elegir para comentar si no tardaria 3 horas,
preciosa galeria enhorabuena!!!!!!!
10!!!!!!!!!
Annalisa Cattaneo 28 months ago | reply
I' ve missing to add in my contacts.....why!!!????
Fantastic this photo, impresionant place and colors!!!
greetings
Patrick Leitz 28 months ago | reply
This nature picture deserves the Serious Nature Photographer award.
dorothy mae 28 months ago | reply
A Jaw-Dropper!!!! Excellent Work!!!!!
This nature picture deserves the Serious Nature Photographer award.
Sterling_Photographs 28 months ago | reply
Magnificent!
©Helminadia Ranford(New York) 27 months ago | reply
aww Jave this is Gorgeous!
twoeyes 26 months ago | reply
I have to say, your boot camps sound almost as epic as this shot Jave!
Sam ♑ 24 months ago | reply
Please add your great Photo to the Group !
Landscape Photographs - Post 1, Award 1
Simon Saint 22 months ago | reply
I was sent to your Flickr site by "D Breezy" to see this shot. It was well worth it!
Saguaro Pictures 22 months ago | reply
Beautiful!
mishaq 21 months ago | reply
Fantastic picture.
valentino * 19 months ago | reply
bella fotografia
Indigo Skies Photography 12 months ago | reply
Stunning
Ania.Photography 12 months ago | reply
Beautiful scene with a delight of reflections my friend, great colors and atmosphere. Excellent capture.
philipleemiller 8 months ago | reply
a personal invite to our new group ...
Apollo and Dionysus
... featuring only the highest quality images.
5gauss 5 weeks ago | reply
nice comp